UWorld NCLEX-PN Exam Study Guide: Questions & Answers: A+ Score Guide
UWorld NCLEX-PN Exam Study Guide
B/P Medication side effects?
(Ans-
- fatigue
- erectile dysfunction
- dizziness
Angina pectoris risk factors?
(Ans- - Smoking
- Extreme temperatures
- Physical exertion (including sex)
- Intense emotion
- Coronary artery narrowing
- Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines)
Define angina pectoris
(Ans- Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to
heart).
Purpose of an ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator)?
(Ans- - sense and defibrillate life-threatening dysrhythmias.
- overdrive pacing for rapid heart rhythms
- back-up pacing for bradycardia that may occur after defibrillation.
Postoperative teaching for ICD?
(Ans- Don’t lift arm of affected side above the shoulder unless cleared by
the health care provider.
Where is an ICD placed?
(Ans- In the endometrium via the subclavian vein.
Home care instructions for discharging a patient with heart failure following
myocardial infarction?
(Ans-
- How to take own pulse
- Monitoring weight daily
- Reduction of sodium in diet
- Take blood pressure and keep record of it
- Avoid temperature extremes
- Increase walking, but plan for rest periods
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) s/sx?
(Ans- - Brownish skin discoloration on lower extremities
- Chronic edema
- Inflammation
- Leathery skin
- Venous leg ulcers inside of ankle
How to improve pain due to acute pericarditis?
(Ans- Sit up and lean forward
Pericarditis treatment?
(Ans- NSAIDs or aspirin plus colchicine.
Pericarditis is characterized by what symptom?
(Ans- Pleuritic chest pain.
Pericarditis is known to be aggravated by what actions?
(Ans- Inspiration and coughing.
Normal urinary output?
(Ans- 30 mL/hr
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